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New grad associate professor of economics jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong research record, dissertation progress, or teaching assistantship can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education and Food & Beverage, with employers like Bentley University, Austin Community College, and James Madison University hiring at this level now.
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The Economic Science Institute at Chapman University and The George L. Argyros College of Business and Economics invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in Economics, Finance or related fields, beginning August 2027.
Chapman University is a nationally-ranked, R2 Carnegie Classified, private institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. Chapman’s campuses are home to nearly 10,000 students representing 50 states, four territories, and 76 countries. The 11 schools and colleges of Chapman, the Economic Science Institute, offer 50 bachelors, 29 master, and 8 doctoral programs, along with nearly 75 minors and 19 accelerated and bridge programs. Classes are taught by the more than 1,100 dedicated faculty members who are leaders in their fields, including Nobel Prize recipients, MacArthur Fellows, National Medal of Science honorees, former U.S. Supreme Court clerks, and Emmy, Grammy, and Academy Award winners.
The Economic Science Institute (ESI) at Chapman University was founded 20 years ago by Nobel laureate Vernon Smith and his colleagues. ESI is an academic center that uses the laboratory method of inquiry to study the role human institutions play in creating social rules and order, and also builds and tests market and management systems. ESI’s research spans the fields of accounting, economics, finance, information systems, engineering, psychology, neuroscience, computer science and philosophy. More information is available at https://www.chapman.edu/research/institutes-and-centers/economic-science-institute/index.aspx.
Responsibilities
This tenure-track position spans scholarship, teaching, and service. Faculty members must maintain an active research agenda culminating in high-quality, peer-reviewed journal publications. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level teaching courses aligned with their expertise and departmental objectives. Service duties include contributing to institutional governance via committee work, mentoring and advising students, supporting student groups and experiential learning, and engaging with professional and community organizations. Tenure-track faculty are expected to develop and maintain an active research agenda for future tenure consideration and are evaluated on their research/scholarly activity, teaching, and service.
ESI’s research spans the fields of accounting, economics, finance, information systems, engineering, psychology, neuroscience, computer science and philosophy. We welcome applicants from these related fields. Requirements include:
- A PhD in economics, finance or related fields.
- Demonstrate strong potential to publish high-quality research in leading journals.
- Ability to contribute positively to a collaborative academic environment.
Prior teaching experience and evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration are preferred.
Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Qualified candidates are invited to electronically submit the following:
- Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- A job market paper
- Three letters of recommendation
Inquiries can be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Olivier Armantier, at armantier@chapman.edu. Please use “ESI Hiring 2027” as the email subject line.
Application reviews will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Salary range for this position is $185,000-$215,000. This position is contingent on final budget approval. Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate.
The Economic Science Institute at Chapman University and The George L. Argyros College of Business and Economics invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in Economics, Finance or related fields, beginning August 2027.
Chapman University is a nationally-ranked, R2 Carnegie Classified, private institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. Chapman’s campuses are home to nearly 10,000 students representing 50 states, four territories, and 76 countries. The 11 schools and colleges of Chapman, the Economic Science Institute, offer 50 bachelors, 29 master, and 8 doctoral programs, along with nearly 75 minors and 19 accelerated and bridge programs. Classes are taught by the more than 1,100 dedicated faculty members who are leaders in their fields, including Nobel Prize recipients, MacArthur Fellows, National Medal of Science honorees, former U.S. Supreme Court clerks, and Emmy, Grammy, and Academy Award winners.
The Economic Science Institute (ESI) at Chapman University was founded 20 years ago by Nobel laureate Vernon Smith and his colleagues. ESI is an academic center that uses the laboratory method of inquiry to study the role human institutions play in creating social rules and order, and also builds and tests market and management systems. ESI’s research spans the fields of accounting, economics, finance, information systems, engineering, psychology, neuroscience, computer science and philosophy. More information is available at https://www.chapman.edu/research/institutes-and-centers/economic-science-institute/index.aspx.
Responsibilities
This tenure-track position spans scholarship, teaching, and service. Faculty members must maintain an active research agenda culminating in high-quality, peer-reviewed journal publications. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level teaching courses aligned with their expertise and departmental objectives. Service duties include contributing to institutional governance via committee work, mentoring and advising students, supporting student groups and experiential learning, and engaging with professional and community organizations. Tenure-track faculty are expected to develop and maintain an active research agenda for future tenure consideration and are evaluated on their research/scholarly activity, teaching, and service.
ESI’s research spans the fields of accounting, economics, finance, information systems, engineering, psychology, neuroscience, computer science and philosophy. We welcome applicants from these related fields. Requirements include:
- A PhD in economics, finance or related fields.
- Demonstrate strong potential to publish high-quality research in leading journals.
- Ability to contribute positively to a collaborative academic environment.
Prior teaching experience and evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration are preferred.
Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Qualified candidates are invited to electronically submit the following:
- Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- A job market paper
- Three letters of recommendation
Inquiries can be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Olivier Armantier, at armantier@chapman.edu. Please use “ESI Hiring 2027” as the email subject line.
Application reviews will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Salary range for this position is $185,000-$215,000. This position is contingent on final budget approval. Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate.
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Entry Level Associate Professor of Economics Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level associate professor of economics job?
Most entry level associate professor of economics positions prioritize candidates who are completing or have recently completed a Ph.D. in economics or a closely related field. A strong dissertation, evidence of independent research, and prior teaching experience as a graduate instructor all give candidates an edge. Conference presentations, working papers, and letters from faculty advisors carry significant weight at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level associate professor of economicss?
Companies hiring entry level associate professor of economicss right now include Bentley University, Austin Community College, and James Madison University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring typically comes from colleges, universities, research institutes, and government agencies that maintain active economics departments and regularly recruit new faculty from doctoral programs.
Are there remote entry level associate professor of economics jobs?
Yes, though most positions at this level are campus-based given teaching and office-hours obligations. About 0% of entry level associate professor of economics openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be research-focused or online-instruction roles where in-person presence is not required each semester.
Are these new grad associate professor of economics jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates, including candidates finishing a doctoral program with zero to two years of post-degree experience. A new-grad-friendly posting typically welcomes an active dissertation, values internship or teaching assistant experience, and does not require an established publication record before applying.
Which industries hire the most entry level associate professor of economicss?
Entry Level associate professor of economics roles concentrate in Education and Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain dedicated economics departments, secure research funding, or operate policy and analysis units that rely on faculty-level expertise from candidates early in their academic careers.